Illawarra public schools and their students, teachers and parents have been awarded an impressive eight honors across five categories at this year’s 2025 Public Education Awards which acknowledges outstanding achievements and contributions to public education.
More than 700 people gathered at Sydney Town Hall last night as 121 awards commemorated outstanding individual achievements, breakthrough school initiatives, community partnerships and major contributions to public education.
Seven public schools in the Illawarra and South Coast region were recognised for their commitment to public education:
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| Lyn Clark and John Clark | Berry Public School | Public School Parent and Volunteer of the Year Award |
| Bomaderry Employment Skills and Training (BEST) Program | Bomaderry High School | Secretary’s Award for Outstanding School Achievement |
| Samuel Burgin | Bomaderry High School | Minister’s Award for Excellence in Teaching Award |
| Amanda Kowalczyk | Koonawarra Public School | Secretary’s Award for Excellent Service |
| Laila Zakelj | Oak Flats High School | Minister’s Award for Excellence in Student Achievement |
| Peter Steel | Oak Flats High School | Secretary’s Award for Excellent Service |
| Delphine McLachlan | Tarrawanna Public School | Minister’s Award for Excellence in Teaching Award |
| Success Strategy | Warilla High School | Secretary’s Award for Outstanding School Achievement |
| Lyn Clark and John Clark | Berry Public School | Public School Parent and Volunteer of the Year Award |
